Basic Meaning
v
The most basic meaning of upward physical movement. Often used with directional complements like 起来 (qi3 lai2) or 上 (shang4). Its opposite is 降 (jiang4).
to rise; to go up; to lift
由低往高移动(跟“降”相对)。
Words:
升高升降升旗升腾上升
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
落降
Sentences:
- 每天早上,学生们在操场上升旗。Every morning, students raise the flag on the sports field.
- 电梯正在上升,请站稳。The elevator is going up, please stand firmly.
v
Used in abstract or social contexts to indicate improvement in status, level, or grade. Its opposite is also 降 (jiang4).
to be promoted; to advance in rank; to be upgraded
(等级)提高(跟“降”相对)。
Words:
升级升官升学升格晋升提升
Antonyms:
降
Sentences:
- 我的手机系统需要升级了。My phone's operating system needs to be upgraded.
- 他在公司工作五年后,终于升职了。After working at the company for five years, he finally got a promotion.
q
A standard measurement unit for volume. Its symbol is L or l. It is a measure word (classifier) for volume, often used as '一升 (yi4 sheng1, one liter)'.
liter (a unit of volume)
容积单位,符号L(l),1升等于1000毫升。
Sentences:
- 这瓶牛奶有一升。This bottle of milk contains one liter.
- 这个食谱需要三升水。This recipe calls for three liters of water.
Writing & Component
Radical十
Structuresingle
Stroke Count4
Strokes丿一丿丨
